Iselin Middle School Counseling Department

Tuesday, October 1, 2019

ELL Parent Informational Night - Thursday, October 17th

Iselin Middle School is hosting an ELL Parent Informational Night, on October 17th at 6:00pm in English and at 7:00pm in Spanish. Families are welcomed to join to learn about the school's grading policy and how to best help your child academically succeed.

Iselin Middle School los invita a la Reunión de Padres para los estudiantes de ESL, el 17 de octobre a las 6:00pm en inglés y a las 7:00pm en español. Las familias van a aprender de como entender las notas de sus hijos y como mejor ayudarlos para el éxito académico.

Friday, September 27, 2019

Arts Middle School Program - Sign up for the Informational Presentation By Thursday, October 10th

https://artsandedcenter.org

Iselin Middle School is participating in the Middlesex County Arts Middle School Program which is an enrichment program for artistically gifted and talented students. This program offers accelerated art education classes for students throughout Middlesex County at Middlesex County College and Stelton Community Center. The program has been successfully operating in Middlesex County since 1980 and offer classes in Art (Drawing and Painting, 3D and Anime) Creative Writing, Film Making, Instrumental Music, Modern Dance, Musical Theater, Photography, Theater Arts and Vocal Music.

Students accepted into the program after an audition process will be released one afternoon a week from regular classes to attend the program. Students will attend on Wednesdays for twelve weeks (2/5/20-5/6/20).

A representative from the program will be coming to our school to speak with interested students on Thursday, October 10th during lunch periods. Students interested must inform their counselor during their lunches before October 11th.

Application deadline is November 15th and auditions will be held at Middlesex County College on Sunday, December 8^th. Please go to www.ArtsHigh.net or contact Arts High School/Middle School directly for additional information 732-566-2787

Arts Middle School Classes

Middlesex County Arts Middle School Application

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Parent Informational Session on Vaping and Adolescents - Fri. October 4th at 6:30pm

Please join us for an informational session on vaping and adolescents!

Below are further resources to help you better understand the dangers and how to talk to your children about the dangers of vaping.

Quick Facts on the Risks of E-cigarettes for Kids, Teens, and Young Adults

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/Quick-Facts-on-the-Risks-of-E-cigarettes-for-Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults.html

https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipsheet_508.pdf

Datos breves sobre los riesgos de los cigarillos electrónicos para los niños, adolescentes y adultos jóvenes
https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/e-cigarettes/spanish/los-riesgos-de-los-cigarrillos-electronicos-para-jovenes.html

https://e-cigarettes.surgeongeneral.gov/documents/SGR_ECig_ParentTipSheet_Spanish_508.pdf

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Study Skills

Thank you Counselor Clique for the Toilet Talk Tips. Be sure to check them out in the bathroom stall near you!

Use an agenda or planner to keep up with your assignments (digital calendars like Google Calendar or iCal work, too!)
Ask questions to your teachers throughout the year about the material...don’t wait until the last minute to learn everything you didn’t understand
Take advantage of test/quiz reviews
Attend tutoring before or after school
Make friend in class, so you can form a study group
Get enough sleep at night
Designate a specific place in your house to study and do your homework
Plug your phone in on the other side of the room, so you can work undistracted

Thursday, September 5, 2019

Tips For the First Days of School

With the beginning of the school year, we all want to start strong. Below are some tips to help you along the way. If you have any questions or concerns, you are always welcomed to speak to us. Best of luck this year!

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Belonging

We all have a need to feel like we belong. We all want to feel our true selves around each other. Accomplishing this always takes us on our own personal journey of growth. Let it be your goal to take more social risks. Join a club, reach out to someone new, be a good listener. It's not always easy, but the payoff can lead to wonderful, fulfilling relationships. We wish you luck on your social journeys and know we are always here if you need a hand.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

ELL Parent Informational Night Slides

If you missed the ELL Parent Informational Night, please view the slides below to help you understand grading and how to help your child in school.

Parent Informational Night

Información Para Padres

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Making the Most of Your PSAT 8/9 Scores

In October the 8th graders had the opportunity to take the PSAT 8/9. The student score reports have come in and were distributed last week. PSAT score reports help students establish a starting point in terms of college and career readiness as students transition to high school. To better understand students' results, visit the Understanding PSAT 8/9 Results link.

Once you have an understanding on how well your child did, visit psat.org/myscore to see a full score report and learn how to prepare for the SAT using Khan Academy.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Middlesex County Vocational and Technical High Schools Open House - Saturday, January 26, 2019

Attention 7th and 8th grade students and parents/guardians. The Middlesex County Technical High Schools are having an Open House in each of their campuses. Be sure to attend if you are interested in learning more about the high schools and programs they have to offer.